Janet Mills considers vaccine mandate for health care workers after 2 hospital outbreaks
Despite the state’s high vaccination rate, about 21 percent of hospital workers here are unvaccinated, according to state data.
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Rising COVID-19 cases stymie Bangor’s return to pre-pandemic life
The mounting infections come as many annual events that went on hiatus last year due to the pandemic are being held again.
Pandemic bus driver shortage may lead Maine coaches to add driving to their duties
The addition of coaches to the bus-driving pool might not benefit just the sports season when they are steering their own teams from game to game.
The hidden story of when two Black UMaine students were tarred and feathered
A growing mob hauled the Courtney brothers into a livestock pavilion, where they were covered in hot molasses and feathered despite cries to stop.
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Make your own scrubby sponges
Using netting from a clementines box, I’ve made these to scrub my pots and pans gently after use — and they work well without scratching.
It only takes 15 minutes per week to get organized
If you are feeling like your stuff is swallowing you whole, this method is so worth a try.
How to rock public speaking like a pro
As it turns out, with a little bit of preparation and a desire to do well, anyone can speak with confidence in front of a crowd.

